Trade Compliance Manager Jobs in Georgia
Trade Compliance Manager jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, defense contracting, logistics, and import-export operations stretching from entry-level analyst roles through senior director positions. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like NCR Voyix, Genuine Parts Company, and Gulfstream Aerospace maintain compliance operations of meaningful scale. The most in-demand specialties are export controls under EAR and ITAR, customs classification, and denied-party screening. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description
Summary:
The Trade Compliance Coordinator supports the efficient and timely movement of goods worldwide. Ensures legal compliance and provides import/export administration and control within rules and regulations. Interfaces with internal and external customers, freight forwarders, customs officers and other functional areas to ensure coordination and logistics of shipment.
This position is expected to work five days per week with Saturday and Sunday included.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
- Identify and address issues that may impact customer satisfaction and work on solutions to improve the overall customer experience
- Monitor and manage ticketing system for customs compliance requests and resolve quickly
- Monitor compliance at all times to ensure 100% adherence to laws, regulations, corporate policy, customer policies and requirements
- Verify and review shipping documents and commercial invoices received for import and export customs purposes are compliant and correct for approval and complete customs exceptions tasks as needed
- Facilitate information gathering and evaluate import and export restrictions and customs compliance regulatory requirements related to industry and impacts to supply chain
- Proactively further regional matter expertise and communicate with the teams to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
- Advise customers on import and export restrictions and customs related matters
- Responsible for daily tracking of operational metrics and meeting SLAs
- Quickly escalate issues and keep management up-to-date with work orders and other items as needed
- Identify gaps in current processes and procedures and suggest opportunities for improvement
- Keep up to date on all regulatory requirements and procedures governing the import and export of goods, other government agency requirements, export controls and prohibited and restricted goods, data analytics, emerging tools, and best practices and proactively apply new knowledge to improve processes
- Support the execution of projects and drive and execute assigned individually owned projects, as needed.
- Support the implementation of new business initiatives and their smooth transition between the involved Compliance Teams.
- Own the documentation and tracking of project issues, action items and send follow-up as necessary to ensure project activities are completed.
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
- 1-3 years related experience in customs compliance operations, import or export operations preferred
- Understanding of international trade and customs regulations, incoterms and impacts to supply chain
- Knowledge of international air, and ocean transport logistics processes
- Excellent customer service skills, including negotiation, proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Risk sensitive, recognizes when problems arise or are likely to arise
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Time management, resource management, attention to detail, and persuasion skills needed
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description
Summary:
The Trade Compliance Coordinator supports the efficient and timely movement of goods worldwide. Ensures legal compliance and provides import/export administration and control within rules and regulations. Interfaces with internal and external customers, freight forwarders, customs officers and other functional areas to ensure coordination and logistics of shipment.
This position is expected to work five days per week with Saturday and Sunday included.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
- Identify and address issues that may impact customer satisfaction and work on solutions to improve the overall customer experience
- Monitor and manage ticketing system for customs compliance requests and resolve quickly
- Monitor compliance at all times to ensure 100% adherence to laws, regulations, corporate policy, customer policies and requirements
- Verify and review shipping documents and commercial invoices received for import and export customs purposes are compliant and correct for approval and complete customs exceptions tasks as needed
- Facilitate information gathering and evaluate import and export restrictions and customs compliance regulatory requirements related to industry and impacts to supply chain
- Proactively further regional matter expertise and communicate with the teams to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
- Advise customers on import and export restrictions and customs related matters
- Responsible for daily tracking of operational metrics and meeting SLAs
- Quickly escalate issues and keep management up-to-date with work orders and other items as needed
- Identify gaps in current processes and procedures and suggest opportunities for improvement
- Keep up to date on all regulatory requirements and procedures governing the import and export of goods, other government agency requirements, export controls and prohibited and restricted goods, data analytics, emerging tools, and best practices and proactively apply new knowledge to improve processes
- Support the execution of projects and drive and execute assigned individually owned projects, as needed.
- Support the implementation of new business initiatives and their smooth transition between the involved Compliance Teams.
- Own the documentation and tracking of project issues, action items and send follow-up as necessary to ensure project activities are completed.
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
- 1-3 years related experience in customs compliance operations, import or export operations preferred
- Understanding of international trade and customs regulations, incoterms and impacts to supply chain
- Knowledge of international air, and ocean transport logistics processes
- Excellent customer service skills, including negotiation, proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Risk sensitive, recognizes when problems arise or are likely to arise
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Time management, resource management, attention to detail, and persuasion skills needed
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trade compliance manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, law, or a related field required
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations and ITAR compliance
- Experience managing import and export documentation, HTS classification, and customs filings
- Familiarity with denied-party and sanctions screening tools such as Visual Compliance or Descartes
- Certified Customs Specialist or Licensed Customs Broker credential strongly preferred by Georgia employers
- Strong communication skills to train internal teams and liaise with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Trade Compliance Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a trade compliance manager in Georgia?
Most Georgia employers require a bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field combined with hands-on experience in import or export operations. Georgia has no state-issued license specific to trade compliance, but earning a Certified Customs Specialist designation or passing the U.S. Customs Broker exam administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection strengthens your candidacy significantly with Georgia's manufacturing and defense-sector employers.
How much do trade compliance managers make in Georgia?
Trade compliance managers in Georgia earn a median of about $70,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,500 for the lowest 10% to over $131,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire trade compliance managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring trade compliance managers in Georgia right now include QAD, Expeditors, and Knapp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of defense contractors, global logistics firms, and Fortune 500 headquarters in the Atlanta metropolitan area means consistent demand across company sizes and sectors.
Which Georgia cities have the most trade compliance manager jobs?
Atlanta, Ellenwood, and Alpharetta account for the most trade compliance manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it hosts regional headquarters for major manufacturers, logistics companies, and defense contractors, while Savannah's position as one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast generates compliance demand at freight forwarders, importers, and third-party logistics providers concentrated in that corridor.
Are there remote trade compliance manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than many compliance roles, since trade compliance work is largely analytical, documentation-driven, and systems-based rather than physically tied to a facility. About 80% of trade compliance manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility at many employers. Export controls analysis, classification reviews, and sanctions screening are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a trade compliance manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a trade compliance coordinator or customs analyst role at one of Georgia's large logistics employers, freight forwarders operating through the Port of Savannah, or a manufacturer with an export program in the Atlanta area. Earning a Certified Customs Specialist credential before applying signals seriousness to hiring managers. Lateral moves from supply chain analyst, procurement coordinator, or international logistics roles are common stepping stones, and several Georgia-based third-party logistics companies hire candidates from these backgrounds for junior compliance positions.
Where can I find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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